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Column: Scouting the Spartans

By Avi Zaleon · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:56 p.m.

MSU Coach Tom Izzo’s squad is getting hot at the right time, riding a seven-game winning streak into Bloomington.

Spartans bring elite ranking against Hoosiers at Assembly Hall

By Kevin Bowen · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:55 p.m.

Tonight’s game against Michigan State marks exactly two months since IU’s 80-65 loss in East Lansing, Mich. The Spartans lead the conference standings heading into the final week of Big Ten play and top four statistical categories in the league.

John Mayer launches US tour at IU Auditorium

By Michelle Sokol · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:52 p.m.

After a two-year hiatus, John Mayer is launching a new U.S. tour on April 9 at the IU Auditorium that will lead into his new album, “Born and Raised.”

GLBT group revisits high school bullying epidemic

By Sydney Murray · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:52 p.m.

Eight people were in attendance Monday in Ballantine Hall for an information session about Project Homecoming.

Surviving the red scare: the Redbox revolution

By Katie Mettler · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:51 p.m.

And then there were three — Top Ten Video, Plan Nine Film Emporium and Family Video. For a decade, signs of a third red scare have quietly crept into grocery stores, McDonald’s drive-throughs and gas stations across the nation. But it’s not a fear of communist infiltration that has video store owners biting their nails. For them, the Redbox revolution means an influx of 12-square-feet kiosks.

Law students undeterred by job prospects

By Kate Thacker · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:48 p.m.

In a slow-to-recover economy, potential law school applicants might need to reevaluate whether their investment will pay off.

Construction near IMU results in traffic delays, disrupts campus shuttle schedule

Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:46 p.m.

Since Wednesday, Feb. 22, the Stadium Express bus, also known as the X-bus, has not been available for normally-scheduled pickups.

Law faculty discuss affirmative action Supreme Court case

Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:44 p.m.

Maurer School of Law faculty discussed the Supreme Court’s recent decision to hear Fisher v. University of Texas, a case regarding the University of Texas at Austin’s use of affirmative action when considering college applicants.

Gov. Daniels signs 7 bills into Ind. law

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:34 p.m.

Gov. Mitch Daniels signed seven bills into law last week.

Girl Scouts, Ind. War Memorial collect old, tattered U.S. flags

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:32 p.m.

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana and the Indiana War Memorials Commission will collect tattered U.S. flags for proper retirement.

Bloomington police find missing hotel employee

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:31 p.m.

Megan Kinsel, 28, was reported missing at about 8:15 p.m. Sunday by a manager at Courtyard Marriott Bloomington on South College Avenue.

Customer assaulted with bottle at Kilroy’s Sports, receives stitches on face

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:30 p.m.

Employees of Kilroy’s Sports Bar N Grill called the Bloomington Police Department on Sunday at about 2 a.m. after a thrown bottle hit a customer in the head, said Sgt. Steve Kellams of BPD.

Reported Ind. flu cases remain low

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:29 p.m.

Flu cases have remained low in Indiana this season, according to the Indiana State Department of Health.

Column: Signing off to the Boss

By Bari Finkel · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:06 p.m.

Jimmy Fallon is designating this week as a Springsteen tribute week on his show, “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” in anticipation of Springsteen’s upcoming LP, “Wrecking Ball,” which will be released in March.

Local Showcase feature more than 80 artists

By Nona Tepper · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:03 p.m.

The Local Showcase premiered Saturday at the Bloomington Convention Center, and more than 80 artists sharing 67 booths featured their work.

Bloomington Arts Commision Program increases funds for artists

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:01 p.m.

Donations are the reason the City of Bloomington Arts Commission’s 2012 Arts Project Grant Program has been able to increase its funds for grants.

Column: Why winter makes us fat

By Hannah Spencer · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 9:59 p.m.

While the number of daylight hours dwindles before winter solstice, another number tends to rise: the one on the scale.

IU Opera stages 'Der Rosenkavalier' for second time

By Amelia Chong · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 9:57 p.m.

This is the second time — the first was in 1966 — the IU Opera and Ballet Theater is staging “Der Rosenkavalier.” The opera clocks in at a hefty four-hour duration and is the department’s largest production to date. Previously, the production was performed in English, but it will be sung in German this time.

Artist or fame whore?

By Sam Ostrowski · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 8:55 p.m.

Award shows are no longer a chance for stars to revel in their own glamour. Now there appears to be some secret hidden edict saying famous people must make some kind of “artistic” statement on the red carpet.

Dear Ron Paul

By Stefan Sokolowski · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 8:52 p.m.

The following is a satirical letter sent to Ron Paul from one of his script writing interns.

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